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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 28582" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>Great question!</p><p></p><p>This is tricky as I'm not too sure how exactly law firms are structuring their virtual vacation schemes. If you have an upcoming vacation scheme and they've provided an idea of what to expect, let me know and I can better tailor my advice.</p><p></p><p>In the meantime, I would say the bulk of my existing advice on vacation schemes still apply: be enthusiastic, diligent in your work, exceptionally prepared and personable. Happy to expand on general vacation scheme advice if you'd like.</p><p></p><p>Based on the experiences [USER=1160]@Alice G[/USER] and I have had running our <u>V<a href="https://events.thecorporatelawacademy.com/" target="_blank">irtual Training Programme</a>,</u> I would also consider a few things that are of note in a virtual environment (which you wouldn't necessarily consider normally):</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Be early to sessions (you can wait in the virtual waiting room if need be).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Make sure your webcam/microphone is set up and tested in advance.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If you've never used virtual meetings before, test something like Zoom out with friends/family so you're not using it for the first time during the scheme.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Introduce yourself when you join the session (judge this by the event you're in, but we definitely remembered the candidates who did this).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If in a group, refer to the other candidates by their names (it tends to be easier not to in a virtual environment).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Consider your posture and webcam set-up (make sure you're set up so you're maintaining eye contact with the camera).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Smile! Everyone feels very nervous on camera, but smiling can help to ease the tension.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If in a group with other candidates, make sure you're 100% engaged throughout the session and make a point to ask questions/participate. It's easy to sit back when in virtual group sessions, so participation is an easy way to make sure you stand out.</li> </ul><p>[USER=1160]@Alice G[/USER] - you may also have additional points to add here?</p><p></p><p>Finally, [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] is going to be sharing some thoughts on how to approach virtual assessment centres soon - will link it when it's ready!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 28582, member: 1"] Great question! This is tricky as I'm not too sure how exactly law firms are structuring their virtual vacation schemes. If you have an upcoming vacation scheme and they've provided an idea of what to expect, let me know and I can better tailor my advice. In the meantime, I would say the bulk of my existing advice on vacation schemes still apply: be enthusiastic, diligent in your work, exceptionally prepared and personable. Happy to expand on general vacation scheme advice if you'd like. Based on the experiences [USER=1160]@Alice G[/USER] and I have had running our [U]V[URL='https://events.thecorporatelawacademy.com/']irtual Training Programme[/URL],[/U] I would also consider a few things that are of note in a virtual environment (which you wouldn't necessarily consider normally): [LIST] [*]Be early to sessions (you can wait in the virtual waiting room if need be). [*]Make sure your webcam/microphone is set up and tested in advance. [*]If you've never used virtual meetings before, test something like Zoom out with friends/family so you're not using it for the first time during the scheme. [*]Introduce yourself when you join the session (judge this by the event you're in, but we definitely remembered the candidates who did this). [*]If in a group, refer to the other candidates by their names (it tends to be easier not to in a virtual environment). [*]Consider your posture and webcam set-up (make sure you're set up so you're maintaining eye contact with the camera). [*]Smile! Everyone feels very nervous on camera, but smiling can help to ease the tension. [*]If in a group with other candidates, make sure you're 100% engaged throughout the session and make a point to ask questions/participate. It's easy to sit back when in virtual group sessions, so participation is an easy way to make sure you stand out. [/LIST] [USER=1160]@Alice G[/USER] - you may also have additional points to add here? Finally, [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] is going to be sharing some thoughts on how to approach virtual assessment centres soon - will link it when it's ready! [/QUOTE]
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